Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl
Harriet Jacobs
Born into the brutal reality of the antebellum South, one woman’s battle for bodily autonomy and freedom will echo through the ages. In this powerful and gripping true story, Harriet Jacobs—writing under the pseudonym Linda Brent—exposes the horrific,...
Location:
United States
Description:
Born into the brutal reality of the antebellum South, one woman’s battle for bodily autonomy and freedom will echo through the ages. In this powerful and gripping true story, Harriet Jacobs—writing under the pseudonym Linda Brent—exposes the horrific, unique trials faced by enslaved women. Subjected to the relentless, predatory obsession of her master, Dr. Flint, and the vengeful jealousy of her mistress, Linda realizes she cannot wait for salvation; she must forge her own desperate path. Caught in a nightmarish web of psychological torture and the agonizing threat of losing her children to the auction block, she makes impossible choices that test the very limits of human endurance. You will be captivated by this seminal Autobiography / Slave Narrative because it does more than document historical trauma—it paints a breathtaking portrait of fierce maternal love and defiant resistance. Fans of essential American history and unforgettable true stories of survival will find themselves breathless as Linda outwits her oppressors, utilizing cunning, secrecy, and unyielding courage to break the chains binding her family. About the Author: Harriet Jacobs (1813–1897) was an African-American writer, abolitionist, and fierce advocate for the formerly enslaved. Her monumental autobiography stands as one of the most significant and detailed firsthand accounts of the unique intersection of racial and gendered oppression in American history. Duration - 7h 19m. Author - Harriet Jacobs. Narrator - Evelia Farias. Published Date - Wednesday, 28 January 2026. Copyright - © 1861 Harriet Jacobs ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
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Chapter 1
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Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
Duration:00:24:39
Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
Duration:00:14:08
Chapter 7
Duration:00:14:11
Chapter 8
Duration:00:05:15
Chapter 9
Duration:00:17:24
Chapter 10
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Chapter 11
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Chapter 12
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Chapter 13
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Chapter 14
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Chapter 15
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Chapter 16
Duration:00:20:57
Chapter 17
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Chapter 18
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Chapter 19
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Chapter 20
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Chapter 21
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Chapter 22
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Chapter 23
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Chapter 24
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Chapter 25
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Chapter 26
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Chapter 27
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Chapter 28
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Chapter 29
Duration:00:19:23
Chapter 30
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Chapter 31
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Chapter 32
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Chapter 33
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Chapter 34
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Chapter 35
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Chapter 36
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Chapter 37
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Chapter 38
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Chapter 39
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Chapter 40
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Chapter 41
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Ending Credits
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